The TravL Blog

TravL builds technology that improves the traveler’s experience. We’re focused on student group travel like field trips, mission and service trips, sports and performance trips.

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STEM Field Trips Can Shape a Lifetime

Have you ever noticed how a child's eyes light up at the mention of a field trip? A single day out can change a kid's entire future? I've heard stories, you know, of kids who decided to become engineers or scientists because of these trips.

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Winterim: How Grand Rapid Christian School's Robust Winterim Student Travel Program fits with their 'Portrait of a Graduate' vision

This is a great picture of what a bold student travel program looks like in a high school. When students are given the chance to explore the world outside of their everyday surroundings, they will learn more about themselves, broaden their perspectives, and discover the beauty of diverse cultures and experiences.

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Unveiling the Diverse Landscape of Student Group Travel

Welcome to the second article of our series on student group travel! In this edition, we will take a closer look at the fascinating and diverse landscape of student group travel. From popular destinations to trip types, we will explore the array of educational opportunities that exist, with a focus on trips within the United States and a few international adventures.

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Embarking on a Journey

Dive deep into the world of student group travel, exploring best practices, success stories, and practical tips that will empower you to create meaningful and unforgettable experiences for your students.

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Teacher asks Parent to Chaperone a Field Trip: Scene 1

Teacher’s lead great field trips for students and depend on helpful parents to help chaperone. This is a typical ask but with a twist. Now there’s a mobile app called TravL that helps manage the trip while on the go and that makes it simpler and more secure for everyone.

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Chaperones Need to Know These Things about Field Trips

Without proper supervision, it would be difficult to take a classroom of students on a field trip. Chaperones can help assure that learning happens, students are controlled and have a positive time, and that everyone returns to school safely.

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10 Common Types of Field Trips

There are many reasons to plan a field trip and there are many types of field trips to consider. Here is a list of the most common types of student youth trips to plan.

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The Benefits of a Well-Planned Field Trip

Learn why well-planned field trips are beneficial to students, teachers and even parents (especially when they chaperone). Field trips are an opportunity to learn by doing, gaining new experiences, reinforcing concepts taught among others.

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Great Planning = Great Field Trips

If you want a great field trip for your students it begins with great planning. Learn steps to take to ensure a meaningful student youth trip.

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